Rita M. McCarron

April 6, 1932 - August 31, 2016

Rita M. (Leonard) McCarron, age 84 of Conshohocken, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2016 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Royersford. Rita was born in Norristown on April 6, 1932 daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Bernsteil) Leonard. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas G. McCarron Jr. for 50 years. Rita spent the majority of her life in Conshohocken growing up on W. 11th Ave. and on Hector St., and later raising her family on Spring Mill Ave. She enjoyed gardening, the Philadelphia Eagles, putting together flower arrangements for people, and simply helping people in need. She had a warm and special place in her heart for children and animals. Above all, she loved her family fully embracing her role as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by: a son, George of Plymouth Meeting; 4 daughters, Rita Wilczynski of Norristown, Linda McKee of Schwenksville, Donna Prendergast of Whitemarsh, and Kathleen Calamia of Coventry; a sister, Helen Johnstone; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by: a son Robert L.; a grandson, Vodge; 2 brothers and 12 sisters. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Tuesday morning, September 6th, from 9-10:20am at St. Matthew RC Church, 3rd Ave. & Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428. A funeral mass will commence in the church at 10:30 am. Interment, St. Matthew Cemetery in Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Matthew RC Church at the above address or to Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken.